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#122 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 32% of private schools
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
School · Bowie, MD
A private school in Bowie, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2801 BELAIR DR, Bowie, MD 20715
- 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
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Where Belair Baptist Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,962
Median home value
$437,600
Median rent
$2,523/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Elizabeth RiegEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Washington New Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 3.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Belair Baptist Christian Academy is listed in Bowie, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Belair Baptist Christian Academy
Belair Baptist Christian Academy is a private school in Bowie, MD, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belair Baptist Christian Academy
What grades does Belair Baptist Christian Academy serve?
Belair Baptist Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Belair Baptist Christian Academy?
Belair Baptist Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belair Baptist Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Belair Baptist Christian Academy is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Belair Baptist Christian Academy rank in MD?
Belair Baptist Christian Academy ranks #122 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Belair Baptist Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Belair Baptist Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Belair Baptist Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Belair Baptist Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Belair Baptist Christian Academy a religious school?
Belair Baptist Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 262-0578
- Area population (ZIP 20715)
- 26,519
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20715; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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